Swindon is a town located in Wiltshire, England, situated at the northeastern edge of the South West England region. It serves as the center of the Swindon unitary authority and is the largest settlement in the county, with a built-up area population of 224,942 according to the 2021 census.
The town lies on the M4 corridor, positioned approximately 84 miles (135 km) west of London and 36 miles (57 km) east of Bristol. It is geographically bordered by the Cotswolds to the north and the North Wessex Downs to the south.